US Bridges

Farm RD 148 over Pearson CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 25 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 17318

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 148 over Pearson CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm RD 148 over Pearson CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 92 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFarm RD 148
CrossesPearson CR
LocationS 25 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 148
Coordinates37.17799, -93.1984
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2024)
Projected traffic288 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 148 over Pearson CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Farm RD 148 over Pearson CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 148 over Pearson CR carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 148 over Pearson CR?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 148 over Pearson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.